Assistant Professor of Social Work - 1 Year Temporary (Benefited)

Campus Title: Assistant Professor

State Job Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Social Work

Job Code: HA3200

FLSA Status: Exempt

Funding: 7107-0029

Bargaining Unit: MSCA

Job Type: Full-Time Temporary, Benefited

Timeframe: Academic Year

Shift: Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm

Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received: Reports directly to the chair of the Social Work Department

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $68,000-$71,000 (salary commensurate with education and experience)

**Two positions will be hired off this one posting**

Westfield State University Department of Social Work is seeking applications for a full-time, one-year contract Assistant Professor of Social Work. The responsibilities for the position will include teaching Social Work at the graduate level and undergraduate level in the University's existing BSW and MSW programs. The program is looking for faculty with the ability to teach clinical practice and foundation MSW and BSW classes.

The position includes a 24-credit teaching load annually, student advising, scholarship (work toward a doctoral degree is considered scholarship), and service to the University. The position will start September 1, 2026.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• MSW
• A minimum of two years post-masters direct practice experience
• A DSW or PhD in Social Work or related social science field is preferred (ABD will be considered)

Additional Information:

Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage.

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.